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  | WM PROJECT ~ FROM A FAMILIAR PLACE
WM 358852 (Barcode: 191061145806) ~ POLAND ~ Jazz
Recorded: 2017 Released: 2017
This is the debut album by the WM ProjectFind albums by this artist ensemble, which was formed by expatriate Polish Jazz musicians living in the US: saxophonist Krzysztof MedynaFind albums by this artist and pianist Andrzej WinnickiFind albums by this artist. The core quartet also includes American bassist Jeff DinglerFind albums by this artist and drummer Michael WinnickiFind albums by this artist. Trumpeter Jeremy PeltFind albums by this artist, trombonist Marshall GilkesFind albums by this artist and another Polish expatriate guitarist Rafal SarneckiFind albums by this artist play on selected tracks. The album presents nine compositions, seven of which are originals written by or co-written by Winnicki and Medyna and two are standards.
The music is typical American mainstream, which has little to offer as far as musical innovation is concerned. The original tunes are well written and coherent, but lack any special characteristics which would make them outstanding in any way.
The personal performances are all very professional, with Sarnecki being by far the most impressive instrumentalist on this album, but the prevailing mainstream attitude prevents the music from sparkling.
Nevertheless this album is entertaining and can be enjoyed by mainstream Jazz fans, who are, after all, still a majority in the US. It certainly proves that Polish Jazz musicians can stand shoulder to shoulder with their American peers.
| | Updated: 09/10/2018Posted: 06/10/2018 | CD 1 Digipak Recommend To A Friend |
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